Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.
Land acknowledgement:
Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.
Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.
Who you are:
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You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
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You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
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You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
Posting Closing Date: EOD August 28th
What we are looking for:
As a Registered Nurse in the clinic you will work with a paediatrician to plan, implement and evaluate the care of select paediatric patients with acute illness requiring consultation and follow up care. Working in an outpatient setting, you will perform assessments and provide clinical care for ill ambulatory paediatric patients. You will also participate in the development of policies and procedures related to best practice, deliver educational sessions and act as a resource to patients/families. Your role will also encompass working with internal and external stakeholders such as the Emergency Department and community paediatricians. In this capacity you will participate in interprofessional clinic rounds, assist with evaluation and implementation of changes to patient flow from the Emergency Department and community.
What you bring to Oak Valley Health:
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses; BScN preferred
Current BLS certification
A minimum of three years of recent experience in a pediatric setting
RNAO membership is preferred
Excellent physical assessment, teaching, and discharge planning skills
Working knowledge of computer technology
Demonstrated commitment to a patient/family centred care environment
Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within an interprofessional team as well as independently
Well developed organization, communication, interpersonal and teaching skills
Evidence of ongoing professional development, continuing education and leadership experience
Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
Work Schedule:
Every Friday 9-5 pm, two weekends in a 6 week period for a total of 10 shifts in 6 weeks. Please note weekend shifts are 10-4 pm.
Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
Compensation:
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Range:
$41.18 - $59.03
Who we are:
Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the RCC we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).
Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?
Oak Valley Health diversity statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2023. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.
Learn more about our Honoured to care culture:
https://youtu.be/PV2TybgOqvA
